'To bank upon means' : (1) to hope (2) to invest (3) to harness (4) to depend
To 'bank upon' means to rely on or depend on something or someone.
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'To bank upon means' : (1) to hope (2) to invest (3) to harness (4) to depend
To 'bank upon' means to rely on or depend on something or someone.
In which order has the idiom 'Danka bajna' been used correctly?
Explanation: The meaning of the idiom 'Danka bajna' is to have an impact or to become prestigious.
In which option is the meaning of the idiom incorrect?
'पराया मुख ताकना' means to depend on others, not to praise others. Thus, option (2) is incorrect.
What is the meaning of 'पानी उतरना'?
'पानी उतरना' means to lose respect or honor.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'दाँतों से हाथ काटना'?
The meaning of 'दाँतों से हाथ काटना' is - to repent or to be sad.
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'दाल में काला होना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ है-
'दाल में काला होना' means something is suspicious or fishy.
Turn turtle.
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Most parents find it difficult to make both ends meet because of inflation.
[SSC LDC परीक्षा, 2009]
(1) to lead a lavish life
(2) to live within one's income
(3) to live a miserly life
(4) to lead an active life
Ans. (2)
व्याख्या - Idiom/phrase का तात्पर्य 'to live within one's income' से है।
व्याख्या - Idiom/phrase का तात्पर्य 'to live within one's income' से है।
Match the following-
Correct Match:
(A) Kalam todna (Write excellently) - 3
(B) Khet rehna (Die in battle) - 4
(C) Chand par thookna (Insult a respectable person) - 2
(D) Kaleja thanda hona (Feel satisfied) - 1
Correct Sequence: 3, 4, 2, 1
'छूछन्दर के सिर में चमेली का तेल' लोकोक्ति का सही अर्थ है?
The proverb 'छूछन्दर के सिर में चमेली का तेल' means an unworthy or incompetent person getting something of high value.
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Which is the correct idiom?
Explanation- The basic form of idioms does not change. For example, if you want to use 'Lochan ka tara' instead of 'Aankh ka tara' idiom, it is wrong. Only the form of the idiom can change according to gender, number, and tense. In the above question, only 'Aankhon mein dhool jhonkna' is an idiom, which means- to deceive.
John's offer of help was turned down by the police.
The idiom/phrase 'refused' means to reject or turn down.
To keep in abeyance.
दिए गए Idioms/Phrases 'To keep in abeyance' तात्पर्य है - स्थगित रखना।
'जौनी कुँआरी मर गयी नवासे के नौ नौ ब्याह' लोकोक्ति का अर्थ है?
The proverb 'जौनी कुँआरी मर गयी नवासे के नौ नौ ब्याह' refers to 'boasting unnecessarily' or making exaggerated claims (व्यर्थ शेखी बघारना).
What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'Mutthi garam karna'?
The correct answer is (3). 'Mutthi garam karna' means to give a bribe.
'खेत रहना' का अर्थ है?
The idiom 'Khet rehna' means to be killed in battle, i.e., to become a martyr.
To take to heart.
दिए गए Idioms/Phrases 'To take to heart' तात्पर्य है - प्रभावित होना, किसी बात का बहुत बुरा मानना।
किस कहावत का अर्थ 'अधिक परिश्रम से कम लाभ होना' है?
The proverb 'खोदा पहाड़ निकली चुहिया' means 'little gain for a lot of hard work' (अधिक परिश्रम से कम लाभ होना).
Beggar description.
Explanation - The given idiom 'Beggar description' means something that cannot be described; beyond description.
नीचे पंक्तियों के सामने उनके अर्थ लिखे हैं, इनमें से गलत अर्थ वाली पंक्ति छाँटिए- [राजस्थान पुलिस सब इंस्पेक्टर परीक्षा, 2011]
(1) लंगोटी में फाग खेलना-दरिद्रता में आनंद
(2) गाल बजाना- डींग मारना
(3) परवी बैठना - विचार मिलना
(4) कौड़ी का तीन-बहुत अच्छा होना
The meaning of the idiom 'Kaudi ka teen' is- to be worthless/trivial.
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